Jake McGee vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake McGee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Tanana led in run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 71 vs 66), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 89). Jake McGee held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 101). Role difference aside, Frank Tanana holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.